The Retail Perch

The Retail Perch

Author: Shekar Raman Gary Hawkins Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Shekar Raman, CEO of Birdzi, and Gary Hawkins, CEO of the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology, The Retail Perch offers a unique vantage point on the rapidly changing world of retail. This isn't just industry analysis; it's a series of conversations that dig into the practical intersections of technology, consumer behavior, and business strategy. Each episode provides a fresh perspective, challenging conventional thinking about how everyday retail operations are being transformed. The hosts draw from their deep frontline experience to build a new framework for understanding everything from your local grocery store to global e-commerce trends. Recognized among the top grocery industry podcasts to follow, the discussions here are grounded in real-world application. Tuning into this podcast means hearing directly from two thought leaders who are actively shaping the future of the sector, breaking down complex ideas into actionable insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone curious about the business of selling. You'll find a focus on the tangible forces-data, AI, logistics, and customer experience-that are redrawing the competitive landscape right now.
Episodes
42. Interview with Sandra Duff of Jackman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
This week Gary and Shekar interview Sandra Duff, President of Jackman, a customer engagement firm, whose clients include Lululemon, KAY Jewelers, and Staples. The three discuss the categories that will need to work harde…
41. Interview with ShiSh Shridhar of Microsoft Startups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:28
In this episode, Gary and Shekar take a brief departure from grocery retail and speak with ShiSh Shridhar, Global Retail Lead for Microsoft Startups. ShiSh shares his insights into how the culture of innovation can be im…
40. Retail Roundup! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:13
It's high time for another Retail Round up where Gary and Shekar delve into some of the latest retail tech news. In this episode, they cover the latest FMI Shopper Trends Report, hybrid stores, Instacart's partnership wi…
39. Interview with Joe Lampertius of ChaseDesign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:08
Today Gary and Shekar switch focus from AI-driven retail technology to merchandising and retail design. They interview Joe Lampertius President at ChaseDesign. Joe shares many stories from his years of experience includi…
38. Interview with Olga Yurovski, Inventor & CEO of Shopperations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:54
This week Gary and Shekar have the pleasure of speaking with Olga Yurovski, inventor and CEO of Shopperations, a cloud based planning software for CPGs and retail marketers. Shopperations goal is to help shopper marketer…
37. Interview with Ashish Shrowty, Co-Founder, Divebell Inc. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:26
DO you know where your customer data is? Do you know who has access to it? This interview with Ashish Shrowty, CEO and Co-founder of Divebell Inc is a must-listen for retailers. Divebell Inc helps companies protect data…
36. Interview with Orlee Tal of Stor.ai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:08
This week Gary and Shekar are joined by Orlee Tal, CEO of Stor.ai, an end-to-end, digital e-commerce solution that is very tightly integrated into the retailers' internal systems. Stor.ai allows the retailer to take what…
35. Interview with Refinition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:19
This week, Shekar and Gary interview Roger Heaston co-founder and CTO of Refinition, and Elise Wood, managing partner of Refinition. Refinition empowers retailers and brands by allowing them to control their destinies th…
34. Michael Haase of Plant Jammer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:05
This week, Shekar and Gary interview Michael Haase CEO and Founder of Plant Jammer. Plant Jammer is a product that not only makes food preparation more fun and creative, but also drastically reduces food waste. This is m…
33. Interview with  Manil Uppal of Delivery Solutions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:35
In this episode of The Retail Perch, Gary and Shekar have the pleasure of speaking with Manil Uppal, co-founder of Delivery Solutions, a solution that lets retailers consume and harness the power of all of the delivery p…

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